Salmon With Orzo, Oranges And Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) salmon fillets
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked to package directions
1 oranges or 1 tangerine, peeled,seeded and divided into segments
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Heat broiler to high; place rack 6 inches from heat.
Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; place salmon on a foil-lined broiler pan; broil until almost done, about 8 minutes and then set aside.
Mix olives, basil, oil, honey, juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl; add cooked orzo and toss to coat; transfer to a platter, then break salmon into large chunks and place over orzo with orange segments.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired and serve.